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US TAXPAYERS Are Paying To Fix Venezuelan Oil Infrastructure For Big Oil! w/ Scott Ritter

2026-01-15 News & Politics
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It turns out that despite all of Donald Trump’s talk about what a boon taking over Venezuela’s oil will be for the American people, the reality is that U.S. taxpayers will be forced to subsidize the rebuilding of Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, while major oil companies reap the profits. In this segment Jimmy and guest Scott Ritter demonstrate that the administration plans to reimburse oil companies for costs that could reach hundreds of billions of dollars, framing the intervention as corporate welfare tied to regime change. The discussion links Venezuela’s vast oil reserves to broader dollar-hegemony and geopolitics, suggesting control of energy is meant to support future wars and financial dominance. The two warn that the timeline and cost projections are unrealistic, and that long-term instability makes the entire plan risky and deceptive. Follow Scott Ritter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/realscottritter Scott Ritter’s website: https://www.scottritterextra.com/ Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@alarmingpoint 2026-01-15

USA is not a country , it's a corporation

222 35 replies
@jaimhaas5170 2026-01-15

Same with data centers....We fund our own demise.

211 23 replies
@cmdrmarz8625 2026-01-16

We're ruled by criminals.

153 5 replies
@jaimhaas5170 2026-01-15

Our military is only for mafia use.

134 16 replies
@rustymixer2886 2026-01-15

Paying bill for greater isreal, no way

120 3 replies
@ArmandVandal 2026-01-15

Saw this coming day 1. No way is private equity taking any risk.

94 1 replies
@261ECENTER 2026-01-15

And it was never about drugs.. Ya hear MAGA??? Never

79 6 replies
@joseaguilarjr660 2026-01-15

REMEMBER 9/11 WAS AN INSIDE JOB CARRIED OUT BY THE CIA AND MOSSAD.

70 2 replies
@John-z4y8i 2026-01-16

This is what the Gov't has devolved into, "Organized Crime" with impunity ... 😮

21 1 replies
@KKK-u2y 2026-01-17

Scott Ritter is a treasure to the world ❤ Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰🇩🇰

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